Reading to Lanark Trains

Reading to Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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7h 41m

£130–234

Reading to Lanark train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:15 AM → 5:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 8:11 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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